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cheerful

/ˈt͡ʃɪəfəl/adjective

Clearly happy and full of positive spirit.

Example sentence

  • The receptionist greeted every visitor with a cheerful smile.

Describes a lasting disposition more than a passing feeling; a person, a voice, or even a room can be cheerful.

Featured as word of the day on January 27, 2026.

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